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March 14, 2020
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What year can I deduct a donation?

  • March 14, 2020
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We mailed check to a charity in early December 2019.  They did not receive it until mid January 2020.  Can we claim the deduction on our tax return for 2020  (when the check was cashed), or must we claim it for 2019 (when the check was written)?

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March 14, 2020

You should claim the deduction for 2019 under the mailbox rule- when you mailed it you were committed to the donation regardless of when it was received or cashed.